A Good Friend

by Vanessa Ferguson
(Jamaica)

A good friend is kind
A good friend is true
A good friend is loving
And caring too.

A good friend is like a flower,
Pretty and sweet,
Of your secrets
She will never speak.

When you're down,
A good friend will
Pick you up,
Never will she leave you out.

When you're not well
A good friend can tell,
For she will guide
And protect you as well.

A good friend will speak the truth,
And never lie.
Behind your back,
She will never spy.

You can count on a friend
Whenever you want,
For in her heart,
You will be from the start.

When a good friend isn't near,
Just dream her there,
for beside you
She will always appear.